Speak English, respect our values: PM's citizenship crackdown

By James Massola
Updated April 20 2017 - 10:38am, first published 10:26am
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull takes a selfie with new Australian citizens Lydia Banda-Mukuka and Chilandu Kalobi Chilaika after the citizenship ceremony  on Australia Day in Canberra on Tuesday 26 January 2016. Photo: Andrew Meares Photo: Andrew Meares
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull takes a selfie with new Australian citizens Lydia Banda-Mukuka and Chilandu Kalobi Chilaika after the citizenship ceremony on Australia Day in Canberra on Tuesday 26 January 2016. Photo: Andrew Meares Photo: Andrew Meares

Would-be Australians will face tough new hurdles - including a new English language and "Australian values" test - and have to wait several more years before being eligible for citizenship, under a major shake-up of the migration program.

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